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Don’t believe in the hype, don’t believe in

your own hype...

on what you’re there to do... Don’t believe in the hype, don’t believe in your own hype and just keep it true and real. And I think if you can stick to that frame of thought then it shouldn’t go wrong,” he advised.

The pint-sized pop star has since become one of Australia’s most popular artists with his debut album going double-platinum and his single ‘The Prayer’ charting as the second highest-selling single of the last decade.

Despite this success, Callea remains humble and grounded about his fame.

“I don’t know why, I think if you actually knew exactly what success was all about you would bottle it up and sell it, so I don’t think anyone really has that answer, why things work

and why things don’t work. Sometimes you just have to go with the fl ow,” he said.

He’s spent time reminiscing on the past 30 years but does Callea have any goals for the future?

He joked that he wants to conquer his fear of fl ying before adding: “To be able to do what I’m doing right now in 10 years time would be a blessing, to be able to wake up and still call yourself a singer and have that as your job, that’s a pretty cool thing”.

W hen Anthony Callea fi rst stepped into the limelight he was a fresh-faced contestant on ‘Australian Idol’. Now almost a decade later,

he’s gone from a singing hopeful to musical megastar and will refl ect on the journey through his new album ‘Thirty’.

The album, which will be released next week, is an intimate, emotional refl ection on Callea’s life so far.

As its title suggests, ‘Thirty’ was inspired by Callea struggling with the “scary” prospect of reaching his 30th birthday.

“You know when you get to a certain age and the whole, big 3-0 is approaching, you want to do something that celebrates that milestone and I think for me, the way that I thought that I could celebrate it is putting it into music,” he said.

A mix of original material and cover tracks are interwoven on ‘Thirty’ to create an inspiring, touching album that tells Callea’s story through music.

The songs that Callea chose to cover span a range of decades and genres, from Cheap Trick’s power ballad ‘The Flame’ to Luther Vandross’ soulful hit ‘Dance With My Father’.

While the songs may be diverse, they are pulled together beautifully by Callea, who puts his own stamp on the originals with his strong vocals.

The ARIA-winner also co-wrote two original songs for the album, ‘My All’ and ‘I’ll Be The One’, which he is keen to release.

“I’ve been waiting to fi nd just the right moment to put them on an album and to record them, they’ve been sitting in my iTunes folder for quite a while now so I was just

waiting for that perfect opportunity to have them be part of a body of work that I was really proud of, because these two songs especially really mean something to me,” he said.

Callea will also keep busy later this year when he appears in the musical ‘Grease’, playing rock star student Johnny Casino.

No stranger to the theatre, Callea has previously appeared in ‘Wicked’, ‘Rent’ and ‘Dead Man Walking’ and said he was excited to be returning to the stage.

“It was a role that came to me that I was very interested in playing, musical theatre is a very different environment and it’s a great environment, it can be alot of fun,” he said.

Music has always played an important role in Callea’s life – he began voice lessons at the age of fi ve after telling his mum he wanted to be like a singer he saw on television.

As a teen, he realised he wanted to turn his hobby into a career and began writing, recording and playing gigs in his spare time.

While Callea dreamed of being a singer he also pursued back-up options, studying business management at university for six months before dropping out due to a lack of interest.

He fi nally had a lucky break in 2004 when he appeared on the second season of ‘Australian Idol’ and won over the public with his lively personality and strong performances, fi nishing in second place.

Although Callea admits that shows like ‘Idol’ put enormous pressure on contestants he believes that, in the right circumstances, they can be the perfect springboard to a music career.

“It’s just important that you have the right support around you and you keep focused

ANTHONY CALLEA TAKES ON THE BIG 3-0 SHANNON COCHRANE talks to pop star Anthony Callea about turning thirty, reality TV and the fear of fl ying...

Anthony Callea’s latest album ‘Thirty’ will be released on Friday, April 26.

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A t the tender age of 14, singer song-writer Katie Panucci is already bound for stardom after making her fi rst record and performing at festivals.

The Western Sydney school girl, who started singing when she was seven-years-old and can also play guitar and keyboard, has spent the last year writing and recording her own songs.

She has already won fans with her single ‘Doesn’t Make You Cool’, which has sold well since its release on iTunes in late February.

The song has a strong anti-bullying message that Katie was inspired to explore after witnessing bullying herself.

“I’ve witnessed it and I’ve also been a personal victim of bullying… that’s heavily infl uenced the song,” she said.

“The song is mainly about raising awareness to the subject of bullying and preventing suicide, self-harm and things like that.”

Katie’s inspirational lyrics caught the

attention of well-known charity Angel’s Goal, who have made her the Youth Ambassador for their anti-bullying campaign alongside celebrities Jeff Fenech, Charlotte Dawson and Ronnie Burns.

The role, which Katie is excited to fulfi ll, involves raising awareness about bullying and performing at charity events.

Since the release of her fi rst single, Katie has also built up a strong fan base over the internet via YouTube and her Facebook page where she has almost 9,000 ‘likes’.

“It feels great, I just can’t believe how much attention it’s got. I’m glad that it’s been received so well and how great everything’s going at the moment,” she said.

This success will be followed up by Katie’s fi rst EP, which will debut in the coming weeks and shows off a diverse range of music.

“It’s all different kinds of music really, there’s some really party dance music, some inspirational songs just about being yourself…it’s kind of a pop-rock genre as well,” she said.

The young songstress has also been introducing her music to concert-goers and recently played at the Youth Valley Festival in Penrith and the Bring It On Festival in Fairfi eld, which was headlined by ‘X-Factor’ stars The Collective.

Although Katie admits that balancing school work and singing is diffi cult, she plans to continue pursuing her passion.

“I’m probably just going to continue writing and recording then hopefully I can make an album and see where it takes me,” she said.

SONGSTRESS STANDS UP TO BULLYING

P repare for an amazing listening experience when rising Australian singer Fiona Campbell comes to Penrith to perform in ‘Remember Me’.

The show’s title is derived from the Henry Purcell opera ‘Dido and Aeneas’ and the program pays homage to the musical genius of Purcell and British composer Britten.

The Penrith performance will be staged at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre and is part of the Sydney Philharmonia’s inaugural western Sydney season.

Fiona Campbell will impress crowds with her beautiful mezzo-soprano voice when she plays the role of Dido in the classic opera.

She will be joined by other young, upcoming singers including Anna Fraser, Penelope Mills, Richard Butler, Tobias Cole and Alexander Knight.

Their strong vocals will be supported by the sounds of Sydney Philharmonia’s Chamber Singers and period instrumental ensemble, conducted by Brett Weymark.

Campbell is renowned across the globe as an accomplished performer, recitalist and recording artist and has been honoured with a range of awards including vocal winner of the ABC Young Performer of the Year Award and the Opera Awards.

She has received wide praise from critics for her strong stage presence and amazing musicianship, which led the music director to choose her to star in the production.

“We have so many truly great singers in Australia but when we were discussing ‘Dido’ for our 2013 season only one artist came to mind, Fiona Campbell,” said Weymark.

“Fiona will not only bring a total commitment to the role but a fresh insight as it will be the fi rst time she has performed the role in context – her fi rst complete Dido in fact. I am thrilled to be sharing this experience with her.”

The show’s program features Henry Purcell’s beloved opera ‘Dido and Aeneas’, which is considered the fi rst great English opera.

Flowers will also be a massive source of inspiration in the production, with the performers playing fl orally themed music including Britten’s ‘Five Flower Songs’, Ross Edwards’ ‘Flower Songs’ and Paul Mealor’s ‘Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal’.

‘Remember Me’ will show at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, April 27 at 2pm. Tickets start from $45. For bookings or more information, call 9251 3115 or visit www.sydneyphilharmonia.com.au.

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S hakespeare’s classic play ‘Romeo and Juliet’ has ignited imaginations for centuries with its exploration of tragic love and now it will be brought back to

life in an innovative dance production.Expressions Dance Company will interpret

the tale of two star-crossed lovers in their stage show ‘R&J’, which will be performed at Riverside Theatres in May.

‘R&J’ transforms the bard’s beloved play into a beautiful dance show, which explores the essence of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and examines human nature.

This unique take on Shakespeare is set in three different eras and presents three separate versions of events, each of which demonstrates how unpredictable fate and love can be.

The fi rst segment is set in a modern town and paints a brutal, contemporary portrait of love, while the second goes back into ancient times to show a romantic yet tragic love story. These two extremes are balanced by the third

story that is set in 1950’s suburbia and has a more realistic tone.

The stunning choreography is complemented by the music, composed by John Babbage and recorded by ensemble group Topology.

This fabulous production was created by Natalie Weir, the artistic director of Expressions Dance Company who previously brought the highly acclaimed show ‘Where The Heart Is’ to the stage.

Weir is an acclaimed choreographer who is renowned across the globe for her intensely physical partner work, use of organic movement and insight into humanity.

Expressions Dance Company was founded in 1984 and has received many industry awards including a Drovers National Touring Award for excellence and innovation.

The show has received rave reviews from critics, with The Courier Mail writing: “R&J is love interrupted, love you can’t live without and love you have to. This is Romeo and Juliet for

our times”.With its powerful choreography and

thoughtful exploration of love, ‘R&J’ is a perfect reworking of Shakespeare for the modern era.

‘R&J’ will show at the Riverside Theatres,

Parramatta between Thursday, May 16 and Saturday, May 18.

Tickets range from $30 to $47. For bookings or more information on this stunning performance, call 8839 3399 or visit www.riversideparramatta.com.au.

ROMEO AND JULIET BACK TO LIFE

L et yourself be taken on a trip to the city of light and romance when the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre brings the sounds of Paris to audiences.

‘Under Paris Skies’ is part of the Joan’s popular Morning Melodies concert series and will use music to take listeners on an exotic journey to the beautiful French capital.

French singers Milko Foucault-Larche and Rikelle Turner will show off their impressive vocal talents when they perform their own unique interpretations of timeless French classics.

Let yourself get caught up in the magical beauty of the unforgettable love songs of Charles Aznavour, Maurice Chevalier, Edith Piaff and other beloved French musicians.

The rich vocals of Turner and Foucault-Larche will complement each other in several duets as the performers go on a musical journey – from the underground of the Paris Opera House to the barricades of Les Miserables and the winding backstreets of

Paris.As well as taking on beloved classics,

each singer will introduce their own material for audiences to enjoy.

They will be accompanied by the John Watson Trio and there will also be special guest artists, accordionist Phillip Witwer and stilt performer MDM Grand.

A veteran on the club circuit, Milko Foucault-Larche was born in Mauritius and began his performance career in a French theatre company.

He had a diverse entertainment career in his home country, appearing at cabaret venues, hotels and on television and even getting involved behind the scenes as a producer for stage shows, television and radio.

In Australia, Foucault-Larche has studied singing and dramatic art and performed at clubs which earned him two nominations at the MO Awards.

He has previously starred in a one man show about the music of Charles Aznavour

and has also performed in the touring show ‘Moulin Bergere’.

These versatile singers are bound to impress with their beautiful renditions of French songs.

‘Under Paris Skies’ will show at the

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday, April 24.

Tickets are $20 and include a delicious Devonshire morning tea.

To book or for more information, call 4723 7600 www.jspac.com.au.

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Venue: Kingswood Sports ClubFree entry, 7.30pm4737 4600AkingaVenue: Penrith RSLFree entry, 9pm4728 5200

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Saturday Night DivasVenue: Rooty Hill RSLFree entry, 8.30pm9625 5500Too Many GuitarsVenue: St Marys Leagues ClubFree entry, 9pm9677 7777Brian Cadd & Russell MorrisVenue: Blacktown Workers Club$25 members/$30 visitors, 8pm9830 0600The FrocksVenue: Blacktown Workers ClubFree entry, 9pm9830 0600Funhouse DuoVenue: Blacktown Workers ClubFree entry, 8.30pm9830 0600Jeff DuffVenue: Penrith RSLFree entry, 2pm4728 5500Cavan Te BandVenue: Penrith RSL

Free entry, 9pm4728 55003 RamsVenue: Penrith Gaels ClubFree entry, 8pm4722 8180Rock and RollVenue: St Marys Band ClubFree entry, 8.30pm9623 1211Big Swing BandVenue: Penrith RSLFree entry, 2pm4728 5200TriviaVenue: St Marys Band ClubFree entry, 3pm9623 1211Live EntertainmentVenue: Penrith PacewayFree entry, 6.30pm4721 2375AM 2 PMVenue: Kingswood Sports ClubFree entry, 8.30pm4737 4600

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M usic fans should get ready for a weekend of rock at the Stone Music Festival, which will bring together legendary acts including Aerosmith,

Van Halen and Billy Joel.The fi rst ever Stone Music Festival will be

held at ANZ Stadium for two days of musical bliss on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21.

A star-studded line up will perform over two stages with well-known rock bands Aerosmith and Van Halen headlining the festival along with pop-rock musician Billy Joel.

Considered one of the world’s most successful rock bands, Aerosmith has been releasing hits and infl uencing the industry since they fi rst emerged in the early 1970’s with power ballad ‘Dream On’.

Since then, they have a released a number of chart-topping gold and platinum albums including ‘Get Your Wings’, ‘Toys in the Attic’ and ‘Rocks’, which cemented their position as rock legends.

In the 80’s, Aerosmith graced the charts with songs ‘Dude Looks Like A Lady’, ‘Rag Doll’, ‘Angel’, ‘Love in an Elevator’ and ‘Janie’s Got A Gun’.

The band managed to cross the generational divide and earn themselves a new following of fans in the 90’s when they released their album ‘Get A Grip’, which featured Grammy Award-winning songs ‘Livin’ On The Edge’ and ‘Crazy’.

Their 1997 album ‘Nine Lives’ went to number one as well and featured the Grammy Award-winning ‘Pink’; the next year Aerosmith dominated the charts with their hit ‘I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing’.

After four decades in the spotlight, Aerosmith is still touring and writing music and in 2012 released their 15th studio album, ‘Music From Another Dimension’.

They will be joined by a variety of homegrown talents such as ex-Australian Idol singers Guy Sebastian and Shannon Noll, pub rock band Icehouse and beloved rocker Jimmy

Barnes.Other acts performing include The Living

End, Kings of Chaos, Choirboys, Stone Parade, Lifehouse, Mark Seymour and many others.

This diverse, talented range of bands will unite to bring fans two days of amazing

rock music on a weekend that is sure to be remembered for a lifetime.

The Stone Music Festival will be held at ANZ Stadium on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21. For tickets or more information, call 132 849 or visit www.stonemusicfest.com.

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A ustralian fans of the multi-platinum artist Bruno Mars are in luck as he has announced he will bring his Moonshine Jungle tour down under

in 2014.The Hawaiian-born pop star will be visiting

for his fi rst arena tour of Australia and will play in Sydney’s Allphones Arena on Monday, March 10, 2014.

Famous for his catchy, funk-infused pop music, Mars will be performing all his smash hits live on stage in a show that will delight ecstatic fans.

Before he came into the public eye as a singer, Mars worked behind the scenes as a music producer and songwriter alongside a diverse range of artists including Adam Levine, Brandy, Sean Kingston and the Sugababes.

He stepped into the spotlight when he featured on two massively popular singles – Travie McCoy’s ‘Billionaire’ and B.o.B’s ‘Nothin’ On You’.

Armed with loads of musical talent, Mars

was unlikely to stay in the background for long and in 2010 he emerged as a solo artist with his debut full-length album ‘Doo-Wops & Hooligans’.

The record was successful with critics and listeners alike and featured many hit songs including ‘Just The Way You Are’, ‘Grenade’, ‘Marry You’ and ‘Count On Me’.

It reached four times platinum in Australia and over 39 times platinum worldwide.

Mars followed up his acclaimed debut with sophomore album ‘Unorthodox Jukebox’, released in late 2012.

It features the multi-platinum singles ‘Locked Out of Heaven’ and ‘When I Was Your Man’.

Like its predecessor, it was a massive hit and spent three consecutive weeks at number one as well as remaining in the ARIA Top 10 after 15 chart weeks.

Mars will light up the stage with his strong presence and one-of-a-kind music when he plays his The Moonshine Jungle Tour next

year.Bruno Mars will bring ‘The Moonshine

Jungle Tour’ to Sydney’s Allphones Arena on Monday, March 10.

Tickets go on sale at 9am on Monday, April 22 and don’t be fooled, they will sell out fast. For more information, visit www.livenation.com.au.

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Venue: Kingswood Sports ClubFree entry, 7.30pm4737 4600

SATURDAY, APRIL 27

Lady Windermere’s FanVenue: John Lees Centre$25, 2pm and 8pm4735 5422Remember MeVenue: Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre$45-$90, 2pm9251 3115Dusty Springfi eld & Tom Jones ShowVenue: Penrith Panthers$36.50, 7.30pm4720 5555Chris Drummond DuoVenue: Blacktown Workers ClubFree entry, 8.30pm9830 0600PostalVenue: Penrith Gaels ClubFree entry, 8pm4722 8180Elvis in the MoviesVenue: Kingswood Sports ClubFree entry, 8.30pm4737 4600Jellybean JamVenue: Blacktown Workers ClubFree entry, 9pm9830 0600

Australian PlayedVenue: Rooty Hill RSLFree entry, 8.30pm9625 5500Urban StoneVenue: St Marys Leagues ClubFree entry, 9pm9677 7777Rock and RollVenue: St Marys Band ClubFree entry, 8.30pm9623 1211TriviaVenue: St Marys Band ClubFree entry, 3pm9623 1211Bird Yard Big BandVenue: Penrith RSLFree entry, 2pm4728 5200The KamisVenue: Penrith RSLFree entry, 9pm4728 5200

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O ne of the most explosive fi lms of the year hits theatres today, ‘Olympus has fallen’.

When the White House (Secret Service Code: Olympus) is captured by a terrorist mastermind and the President (Eckhart) is kidnapped, disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning (Butler) fi nds himself trapped within the building.

As the national security team scrambles to respond, they are forced to rely on Banning’s inside knowledge to help retake the White House, save the President and avert crisis.

The movie features one of the best teams of actors in Hollywood including Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Melissa Leo and Ashley Judd.

Some reviewers have given the fi lm a lukewarm review but let’s be honest – it wasn’t made for racking up Oscar nominations – it was made to blow people away with thrilling action-packed scenes.

The movie has so far made over $72 million at the US box-offi ce in less than a month since release.

L iberal Arts is a new drama-comedy DVD released this week starring ‘High School Musical’ alumni, Zac Efron.

Newly single and uninspired by his job in college admissions, the introverted Jesse Fisher (Josh Radnor) lives with his head buried in a book.

His deep nostalgia for his own alma mater in Ohio – the dining halls and dorm rooms, the parties and poetry seminars – makes him wonder if his best days are behind him.

So when his favourite professor (Richard Jenkins) invites him back to campus to speak at his retirement dinner, Jesse jumps at the chance.

Meeting Zibby (Elizabeth Olsen) – a precocious classical music-loving sophomore – awakens in Jesse long-dormant feelings of possibility and connection.

The premise of this movie might seem of a very serious nature but there a splashes of comedy that keep it light-hearted.

‘Liberal Arts’ is in stores now and rated PG.

OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN [Rated M]

Starring: Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman & Aaron Eckhart

LIBERAL ARTS [Rated PG]Starring: Zac Efron &

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CONSOLE STEREO

W hen the cover was released for ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ a few months ago many gamers were drooling in

excitement... and it’s not hard to see why.

‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ is a fi ghting game that blends classic arcade style gameplay mechanics with an intriguing storyline that pits classic DC Comics characters against each other in unique combinations – hero versus hero, villain versus villain.

Players can expect over-the-top action that is suitable for players of most ages, and a single-player storyline that provides the background for the unique character match-ups.

Awesome additional features include: more than 20 DC Comics heroes and villains, a variety of different attack levels, unique attacks for each character, multiplayer support and a whole heap more.

Some of the world famous DC characters featured include Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Harley Quinn, Nightwing and Cyborg.

T he famed Black Eyed Peas front-man is back with his fourth solo record.

The always cool and hugely talented Will.I.Am releases his new album ‘#Willpower’ today, which is sure to excite his plethora of fans.

If you love your collaborations, no one does it better than Will.I.Am.

‘#Willpower’ is collaborators paradise, featuring songs with Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, Alicia Keys, Busta Rhymes, Jennifer Lopez, Cheryl Cole, Nicole Scherzinger, David Guetta, Ke$ha, Rihanna, LMFAO, Eva Simons, Chris Brown, Mick Jagger, NeYo, Kanye West and Demi Lovato.

The album’s second single featuring Spears, ‘Scream & Shout’, went number one in more than 20 countries when it was released back in November last year, but only managed to hit number two on ARIA charts here.

The record’s debut single ‘This Is Love’ and third single “#thatPower’ have also enjoyed some success but nowhere near as huge as ‘Scream & Shout’.

The album has been in production

since 2010 and was originally going to be titled ‘Black Einstein’ before Will.I.Am changed his mind.

‘#Willpower’ will most likely be one of the biggest records of the year with plenty of fans keen to see what the hip-hop mogul has been working on for so many years.

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F or a fun and funky night out in a relaxed and casual setting, Hog’s Breath Café cannot be surpassed.

With a menu designed to cater for the whole family, you’ll be eager to devour one of their famous steaks, seafood specialties and fi ll up on their delicious desserts.

All while soaking up the rustic American décor – old number plates, car parts and telephone booths.

There are a range of starters to get your appetite going; soup of the day, bruschetta, garlic and herb bread and of course the curly Hog Tail fries.

With so many great starters to choose between, the Finger Food Combo will have you covered.

It offers a sensational selection of their Hoggies Loaded potato skins (one of each kind), delicious vegetable spring rolls, crumbed chicken tenders and salt and pepper dusted calamari and is served with a duo of dipping sauces; honey sweet chilli and Hog’s Breath honey mustard.

Perfect to share between two, you’ll be racing the others on your table to get your fair share of chicken tenders and calamari as they will be snapped up by hungry fi ngers fast.

When it comes to main meals, don’t underestimate the satisfaction of a great steak.

The Aussie Prime Rib is a char-grilled steak topped with a fried egg fl ipped on the

grill, two crispy bacon rashers and smoked BBQ sauce. Served with salad and fries this steak is a winner every time.

From the specials menu, the steak wrap is a lighter meal but equally delicious – steak pieces, tomato and onion served in a fresh wrap with salad and chips. A great dish if you want to leave room for dessert – which you will!

The sticky date pudding is served with delicious home-made butterscotch sauce, plus ice cream and cream. And the chocolate fondue with fresh strawberries, banana pieces and marshmellows will have you licking the dipping chocolate bowl clean.

For a dessert that is both delicious and visually impressive, try the rocky road sundae with vanilla ice cream and strawberry ice cream on a pile of warm chocolate mud cake drenched in chocolate fudge sauce, plus marshmallows, strawberry topping, whipped cream and toasted coconut.

Hog’s Breath Cafe is located at the corner of Jane and Riley Streets, Westfi eld Plaza Penrith. Call 4721 4288 to book a table today.

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A half-dozen Hunter Valley winemakers who dub themselves the ‘Next Generation’ are going on the road in May to promote their wines at a

series of Pop Up Bar public tastings in Eastern Australia.

David Hook, Andrew Thomas, Rhys Eather, Nick Paterson, Mike De Iuliis and Andrew Margan say they're out to put the “cool new wine styles of the Hunter Valley on the map – and have a lot of fun doing it”.

They’ll be in Brisbane on May 3, Newcastle on May 4, Sydney on May 10, Canberra on May 16 and Melbourne on May 17.

Entry and wine tastings cost $35pp at each event, and you’ll also be able to taste and purchase a range of Hunter Valley cheeses to match the wines on tasting.

As well there’ll be the opportunity to win a $1,000 prize that includes return fl ights for two to Melbourne, twin-share overnight accommodation there, and VIP tickets to the Melbourne fi nale Pop Up Wine Bar on May 17.

For venue details and purchase of tickets go to www.nextgenerationhuntervalley.com.au.

One to note: Yellowglen has claimed an Aussie fi rst with a sparkling wine that’s a blend of 86 per cent imported Italian Prosecco and 14 per cent Australian-grown Prosecco.

The Italian component was made in the major Prosecco growing region of Veneto in the country’s north-east, and shipped here in refrigerated containers for blending with Yellowglen’s Prosecco grown on its Victorian and South Australian vineyards.

Italy, incidentally, now exports some 200 million bottles of Prosecco a year.

This new Yellowglen blend, which it claims is an Australian fi rst, has suggestions of lemonade about it from its wonderful spritzy citrus characters, and is light, refreshing and very more-ish.

Well worth the $19.99 for something that is different and rewarding at that next party – or as we did, to be enjoyed with an Italian prawn pasta.

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whilst my nana looked after me as a kid), it is a massive loss to its large and loyal fan-base. I really hope another free-to-air network picks up the rights and at least airs it on one of their secondary channels, because not everyone, especially the elderly, has or can afford Foxtel. So long ‘Days’.

Comedian and actress Julia Morris has been announced as the new host of the revamped ‘Australia’s Got Talent’. Morris joins the new cast of judges, which features Mel B (pending her court outcome), Timomatic, Kyle Sandilands and Dawn French. I think the decision to chose Morris is yet again another brilliant one by Nine. Morris is an exceptional performer and her off the cuff quips are going to make this show a hoot; she will no doubt do a much better job than boring, old Grant Denyer did. Welcome to the team Julia.

I’d like to offer a huge well done to ‘The Voice’ coach Delta Goodrem who earlier this week was involved in a very beautiful moment on Monday night’s show. One of the female contestants sung a rather shaky version of Delta’s number one hit ‘Not Me, Not I’. Now, none of the judges turned around but Delta was such a champion that she pulled the girl off stage, sat her down on her famous red chair and began singing a duet of that same song with her. It was certainly one of the highlights of the season so far and emphasised more than ever that Delta is one of the kindest people in the industry.

Dannii Minogue becomes the next reality show judge to do the old switcheroo, joining

Seven’s ‘The X-Factor’. Minogue replaces Mel B who of course is making her way to Nine for ‘Australia’s Got Talent’. It’s a bit of shame Seven couldn’t go through their phone book and fi nd someone different for the role but hey, who am I to judge? No word yet on the fourth judge who will replace Guy Sebastian.

Here’s a show about food that’s certainly up my neck of the woods. World famous chef Anthony Bourdain has a new one-hour lifestyle series where he travels across the globe to

uncover little-known areas of the world and celebrate diverse cultures by exploring food and dining rituals. Known for his curiosity, honesty and sharp wit, Bourdain takes viewers off the beaten path of tourist destinations – including some war-torn parts of the world – and meets with a variety of local citizens to offer a window into their lifestyles, and occasionally communes with an internationally lauded chef on his journeys. ‘Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown’ airs on CNN on Mondays at 11am.

CHATTER ONTHE BOXwith Nathan Taylor

T his news will devastate a lot of grandmothers and housewives out there but after 45 years, popular soap ‘Days of our Lives’, has been axed by

Channel Nine. Yes the show that brought us the lives of Salem’s fi nest – John, Marlena, Stefano, Bo and Hope – will no longer screen on free-to-air TV come this Friday, April 26. In 2007, Nine dumped another soapy favourite after 31 years, ‘The Young and the Restless’, which was quickly snapped up by Foxtel’s Arena channel. Nine has yet to announce what will replace ‘Days’ or which channel the show will eventually end up on. I must admit while I haven’t watched the show in a long time (yes I used to watch it during the school holidays

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W hen he was on a plane coming home from a business trip to Alaska a near 20 years ago, Sydney travel industry public

relations man John Savage got chatting with the passenger next him, who, it turned out, was also in the travel game.

And he mentioned to John how one of the banes of his business was fi nding good tour escorts for the small groups he took away to different parts of the world, particularly Europe where his company, Interlude Tours, had been a pioneer in getting away from ever-larger motor coaches in preference for mini-buses for just a handful of guests.

His name was Wal Glading and he told John: “I just want a mature, well-travelled lady, someone with common sense, preferably a nursing background, and one who is prepared to spend time away from home”.

“That sounds like my wife,” John said – and on arrival home told his wife Jeanette about the conversation. She too thought it sounded like her, and next thing she was with Wal and a small group on a culinary tour

through Thailand.“It was wonderful. Europe was next; I

began as a navigator and quickly understood why Wal appeared at fi rst to be so pedantic, crossing all the T’s and dotting all the I’s, having not only back-up plan B but back-up plan C, and triple-checking every detail before departure. It really was crucial to a successful, worry-free tour,” she said.

After serving her ‘probation’ under Wal’s watchful eye, Jeanette moved on from navigator to driver, and to tour director, taking her own groups away. And she came home from one tour some years later to have Wal tell her he was putting away his maps for semi-retirement in the Southern Highlands.

Was she interested in taking-over the company?

“Was I ever,” said Jeanette. And all these years later Wal, too, still

fondly recalls his fi rst-ever tour. “It was 1974 and we took 41 members

of the Australian Fiat Club to Europe for the princely sum of $1,195 each – including air and 51 days of travel. But our big Leyland Leopard

coach soon made me realise such coaches really weren’t suitable for the minor, narrow roads of Europe that offered some of the best and most spectacular scenery – so I started planning the concept of Interlude Tours small-coach travel,” he said.

“Soon we were operating nine-seater Peugeot Boxer buses that we’d take in convoy – usually three at a time – with Australian drivers. It meant we weren’t restricted to boring motorways, but could travel anywhere a car could go, usually staying three nights at a time in small hotels and inns amid the most impressive scenery in Europe.”

And despite all his mentoring, Jeanette soon discovered the unexpected could be lurking in wait anywhere.

“On one tour from Casablanca we’d only got 120km in a brand-new mini-bus when it broke down. The Moroccan driver/guide hitched a ride into town, came back with a fl at-top truck that he loaded our mini-bus onto – with all of us inside – and to get us off and into another bus when we got into town, used an array of chairs from van to truck-top to road,”

she recalled fondly.“Another time one of our guests came

storming back down to reception at the best hotel on Lake Como to complain about his small, dark room, and was still spluttering when his wife also turned up to say she’d just opened the curtains – and what a marvellous view of the Lake they had from their private balcony. Her husband slunk off red-faced!”

And at little Intragna in Switzerland an Interlude Tours group arrived at their hotel to fi nd a wedding in full swing – with all Jeanette’s Australians invited to join in the celebrations. “We danced and sang with them well into the night,” Jeanette recalls.

“The bride and groom wrote later, thanking us for making their wedding so joyous.”

And now like Wal, Jeanette too is putting the maps away, with her last Interlude Tour being 36 days to France, Spain, Italy and Switzerland in September/October this year.

Check the itinerary of this tour on www.interlude-tours.com.

Who knows, you may even come home wanting to buy the company.

LAST CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE ROAD TO SUCCESS IN EUROPEby David Ellis

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PENRITH AUTUMN FESTIVAL

T he school holidays bring an opportunity for most kids to kick and scream of boredom. Fear not parents as the Penrith Autumn Festival is being held

over the school holidays! Entertainment at the show will include

amusement rides, wrestling, a talent quest, fi reworks and all your favourite games and food.

OCS Fun are providing the amusement rides for the festival. This is one of the largest providers of rides at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. A number of rides at the Penrith Autumn Festival have come straight from the Royal Easter Show including the Wave Swinger, Wacky Worm Rollercoaster and the Red Baron.

Garry O’Neill, the director of OCS Fun has been successfully operating amusement rides for the past 40 years, and with his engineering background has also manufactured various amusement rides himself. While none of his own creations will be appearing at the Penrith

show, this type of effort really exhibits Garry’s desire to provide a high quality attraction for everyone.

And the great news for parents is that the festival may yet become an annual event for Penrith.

“At the moment we are looking to hold the Penrith Autumn Festival every year in late April, early May,” Garry told FYI.

Garry was quick to comment on the success of the talent quest, with so many entries coming from Penrith and surrounding areas: “The entries to the talent quest have surprised me. It’s been really popular! We have had to put on extra times with the amount of entries we have received”.

Penrith Autumn Festival will be running from Friday, April 19 through until Sunday, April 28, from 2pm to 10pm. The amusement rides will be in operation on Friday from 6.30pm and from 2pm on Saturday and Sunday. The festival will be held in the grounds of Penrith Paceway and entry is free.

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T he legendary wit and wisdom of Oscar Wilde has been loved for generations and will come alive on stage in a new production of ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan’.

The classic play, which was Wilde’s fi rst, was written in 1892 and still poses pertinent questions about society and relationships.

A fresh, talented cast from the local Ruby Productions company will perform the play in Penrith throughout April.

The central character of the play is Lady Windermere, a beautiful and aristocratic woman who devotes her life to being a wife and mother.

Yet despite her many positive qualities, she is ‘a fascinating puritan’ who adheres to a restrictive moral code that was typical of the Victorian era, which leads her to be caught in a number of uncomfortable social situations.

Unfortunately for Lady Windermere, rumours are swirling around London’s high society that her husband Lord Windermere has been frequently visiting and spending money on another woman.

After a confrontation between the married couple, Lord Windermere admits that he has been liaising

with a mysterious woman, Mrs Erlynn, but insists that nothing is amiss or inappropriate between them.

Things go from bad to worse when the Lord insists upon inviting his new friend to Lady Windermere’s upcoming birthday party – to her surprise, Mrs Erlynn shows up on the night and dazzles many of the attendees.

While the plot may seem like a typical story of betrayal, things are not what they seem and Lord Windermere is hiding a shocking secret about the real identity of Mrs Erlynn, which will gradually get uncovered as the play goes on.

One of Oscar Wilde’s most popular dramas, ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan’ has been adapted many times including in the 2004 movie ‘A Good Woman’ which starred Helen Hunt and Scarlett Johansson.

With its intriguing plotline and insightful exploration of social values, the play is bound to make audiences think long after the actors have exited the stage.

‘Lady Windermere’s Fan’ will show at the John Lees Centre, Evan Street on Saturday, April 20 and Saturday, April 27 at 2pm and 8pm. Tickets are $25. For bookings call 4735 5422.

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T he breathtaking beauty of the Australian landscape has inspired countless songs, poems and documentaries including ‘Great

Southern Land’.The landmark ABC television series

wowed audiences and now a book of the same name has been created to further tell the story of our country.

Great Southern Land, written by the same award-winning team that created the documentary, takes the reader on a fabulous journey from the gorgeous Snowy Mountains to the tropical wildlife of the Gulf of Carpentaria and everything in between.

The book examines the patterns, networks and systems that have managed to sustain a population of 23 million people in our country.

It also looks at our cities, noting that although Australia is a massive nation in terms of land mass, there are vast expanses of territory that remain unoccupied, while large metropolises are crammed onto the coasts.

Australia’s harsh yet fascinating weather is explored, with the authors detailing the fl ood

cycles and fi res and telling the story of the complex interaction Australians have with the natural world.

While the book may be about nature, it zooms in on the human stories and people behind the scenes who have made Australia the nation it is.

The book features beautiful pictures including images taken from the series as well as photographs from Australia’s leading aerial landscape photographer Richard Woldendorp.

Woldendorp has previously been named Australian Photographer of the Year and his work has been displayed across Australia, Europe and the United States.

Author Ivan O’Mahony was series producer and has also worked on the Rose D’Or and AACTA winning series ‘Go Back to Where You Came From’ and the Four Corners fi lm ‘Code of Silence’.

He was joined by co-author Steve Bibb who was executive producer for the documentary and has also worked on factual series ‘Hardliners’ and ‘MegaTruckers’. He has previously co-authored ‘Bronte’s Story’.

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E ach year in National Youth Week, PCYC’s ‘Time 4 Kids’ brings community leaders, businesses, celebrities and the media together to

raise awareness and funds for PCYC’s work with young offenders and young people ‘at risk’.

Last Thursday evening from 6pm until 10pm at Penrith Paceway, the who’s who of Penrith joined the cause to raise much needed funds for the local club branch.

During the event, the volunteer ‘inmates’ are under constant supervision of a PCYC Warden or Police Offi cer and are required to raise bail by collecting funds from the public.

“It was a very fulfi lling experience. I was incredibly impressed by the generosity of the local community,” said FYI journalist Nathan Taylor, who raised in excess of $400 for the cause after being locked up for half an hour at the Paceway.

Others joining in the cause included Ross Hutchison, Panthers star Lachlan Coote and local business leaders.

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Tickets Ad/$30

Con/$25 Child/$17

Family/$85 Group 10+/$25

Bookings on 47237600, www.jspac..com.au or in person

at the Box Office

Book by CRAIG CHRISTIE

Music and Lyrics by CRAIG CHRISTIE & ANDREW PATTERSON

Q Theatre 597 High Street Penrith

Inside the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre

by arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd WW2193